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A buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls usually causes coronary artery disease. This buildup is called plaque. The ...
Plaque limits blood flow. Sometimes, plaque also breaks apart. That can lead to a heart attack or stroke. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. This is ...
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They can be clogged with fatty deposits (plaque) that slow or block blood flow to the brain — a condition known as carotid artery disease — which can lead to a ...
Fairweather says inflammation drives plaque buildup in blood vessel walls. And since capsaicin reduces inflammation, it may help prevent that process from ...
The medicines also can reduce plaque buildup. Some cholesterol medicines even can reverse the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries. Statins are a ...
Examine your mouth to look for plaque and tartar buildup and check for easy bleeding. Measure how deep the pockets are between your gums and teeth by ...
Inflamed skin covered with scales or with oily, crusted patches called plaques; Patches that may extend beyond the hairline or appear on other parts of the ...
However, chlorhexidine does not prevent plaque and tartar from forming; proper tooth brushing and flossing are still necessary and important. Chlorhexidine is ...
If a plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form. Plaques and blood clots can reduce blood flow through an artery. Chest pain associated with myocardial ischemia can ...
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